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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
224 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024

MTZ317-300000-
/O.EXB.KTFX.WS.A.0012.240501T1200Z-240502T1800Z/
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Kings Hill Pass, and
Neihart
224 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
  10 inches with up to 12 inches over the higher terrain of the
  Little Belt Mountains possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
  required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
  they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider
  alternate plans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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MTZ301-300000-
/O.EXT.KTFX.WS.A.0012.240501T0000Z-240502T1800Z/
East Glacier Park Region-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Babb, East
Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Kiowa, and Logan Pass
224 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of between 6
  and 12 inches, with up to 18 inches over the higher terrain of
  Glacier National Park possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
  required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
  they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider
  alternate plans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Glinskas